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    Help Find Master Cylinder Flared Plugs

    Bought these on Amazon. Still haven't had a chance to try them. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCXMT9JZ?tag=fabo03-20
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    compressor electric motor bad

    Make sure sure tank is still in good condition. You don't want to speed a lot of money on a new motor only to have a rusted out tank start leaking.
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    1 bbl holley carb. rebuild piece missing?????

    Is this a little piece that goes next to the float seat? Mine's missing and hasn't caused any problems that I've noticed.
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    Aftermarket Radio Opinions Wanted

    Round marine guage pod radio. Looks at home mounted under the dash next to my tach and other guages.
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    Restomod or Original OEM style?? - Feedback Appreciated!

    Do you still have the '67 K member? The idler arm is a one year piece, so I'd also consider changing the K member for more parts avaiablity. Planning on upgrading my '68 to disk brakes soon with 73+ parts. Mine is also a convertible and really want to add frame connectors as you can really...
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    what is the best alternator and voltage regulator replacement brand

    You may also consider having your original alternator rebuilt. Many rebuilds these day are poor. First one out the box didn't even spin before I left the store. Second one works, but always sounded a little noisy. My original has a very internitant short . Yours being a '68 if original...
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    Good stereo setup for an A body?

    Didn't want to cut the dash and don't like the looks of the DIN stuff bolted under the dash. Ended up with a round marine guage pod radio with blue tooth and MP3 capabilty mounted under the dash with the rest of my guages. Only thing I don't like about it is the push button up/down volume...
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    Slant 6 engine ignition timing stays retarded.

    Might also check that the distributor gear has been properly installed. When installing the gear, there is sometimes is a hole that is already in the gear the you do NOT use. Some people mistakenly used it to install a new gear. Been a while, but I believe that there are a shim washers and...
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    Slant 6 engine ignition timing stays retarded.

    Won't solve your intital timing adjustment problem, but you might want to check to see that the mechanical advace is also working next time you take the distribtor out. Made a big difference in the way mine runs.
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    Slant 6 engine ignition timing stays retarded.

    Might have to pull the distribtor and rotate it one tooth. Also, there is a second adjustment slot on the back side of the distribtor.
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    Passenger Side Heater/Vent Door Question

    I didn't use evaporust, but I did use molasses and water. Probably sat in the solution for a month. Hinge is now free, but still haven't reattached it to the box.
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    1965 Valiant brake woes

    There should be a plate with a dust boot that attaches to the back of the master cyclinder. Some masters have a c clip holding the pistons in. You are are probably dont have one since your "original" sutff is missing because of the aftermarket master along with the added booster. That tab...
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    Another leaf spring question

    How are the actual frame rails? Have you considered moving the springs inboard?
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    1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe

    lots of info over at p14-d24.com
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